’s defence resulted in heartbreak as overturned a first-leg deficit to achieve the ultimate with a 3-1 win at Groupama Stadium.
A twice-taken penalty from captain and a volley within the first half put the French facet forward within the tie however the Gunners hit again via .
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additionally hit the woodwork in a robust second-half displaying by the holders however secured a 4-3 mixture success with a well-taken objective 4 minutes from time.
Renee Slegers’ facet, main 2-1 after the primary leg in London, paid the value for a sluggish begin. Lyon ought to have scored inside two minutes however did not make clear contact with Diani’s inviting ball after a surging run.
Arsenal had an early likelihood when ’s effort from a nook was blocked by however quickly had one other let-off.
With seven minutes gone headed dwelling from a Bacha nook, however the objective was dominated out for offside towards , who was in entrance of goalkeeper .
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Lyon took the lead within the twenty first minute from a re-taken penalty after was tripped by Lotte Wubben-Moy.
Wendie Renard gave Lyon the lead from the penalty spot (AP)
Jule Model grabbed the winner late on (Getty)
Renard’s first effort was saved by Van Domselaar however replays confirmed the keeper had moved off her line. Renard stored her composure to attain on the second try.
Lyon doubled their lead 9 minutes earlier than half-time via an excellent end by Diani, who volleyed dwelling from a decent angle following a Model nook.
Arsenal rallied after the break and a intelligent free-kick launched Russo however she shot throughout objective.
rattled the woodwork from distance, although the referee had already stopped play, however there was little doubt over Smith’s effort as she poked previous , solely to see it rebound off the put up.
Lyon celebrated their success (Getty)
Arsenal had been rewarded quarter-hour from time when Russo turned in a Smilla Holmberg cross however couldn’t maintain on.
Model snatched victory as she managed a Dumornay cross and clipped previous Van Domselaar. A prolonged VAR test for offside adopted however the objective stood as Lyon sealed a deserved success.